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The FBI reported a significant drop in the US murder rate to 4.1 per 100,000 people in 2025, the lowest in 70 years. Baltimore also experienced a reduction in homicides, attributed to targeted violence prevention strategies. While crime rates are declining, public perception remains that crime is increasing, highlighting a disconnect between statistics and public sentiment.
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The FBI reported a significant drop in the US murder rate to 4.1 per 100,000 people in 2025, the lowest in 70 years. Baltimore also experienced a reduction in homicides, attributed to targeted violence prevention strategies. While crime rates are declining, public perception remains that crime is increasing, highlighting a disconnect between statistics and public sentiment.
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America’s murder rate hasn’t been this low in 70 years
US Murder Rate Reaches Lowest Level in 70 Years